eye globe lies in 2
orbits
most frequent procedure performed worldwide?
cataract
2 symmetrical bony enclosures on skull contain:
each orbit has a volume of approximately
30 mL
optic foramen/canal >
optic nerve & opthalmic artery & sympathetic nerves of carotid plexus
the average adult globe diameter is
23.5 mm (about an inch)
cornea
highly vascular and transparent, permits, light passing
conjunctiva
sclera
fibrous, outer layer, protective, maintains shape
iris
pupil
controls light passing into eye
parasympathetic stimulation originating from the cranial nerve III the..
nucleus contracts iris sphincter fibers, causing pupillary constriction or miosis
sympathetic fibers traveling with the ophthalmic division of
CN V stimulates iris dilator fibers, dilating pupil
most common injury after GA
corneal abrasion
how does corneal abrasion occur?
how to prevent corneal abrasion
tape eyes
what can happen during eye surgery that can cause injury?
movement or bucking during eye surgery common mechanism of injury
positioning
> CRAO from prolonged pressure (prone position)
chemical injury
from spilling of cleaning solutions (flush with saline)
posterior segment
retina
The neurosensory membrane converts light that enters eye into electrical signals the optic nerve sends to the brian to create images
macula
oval pigmented area in center of retina/central, high-acuity vision
anterior segment
2 chambers
anterior chamber
behind cornea filled with aqueous humor or vitreous humor